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Passport photograph specifications

When renewing or applying for a passport, it is important to submit the correct photograph with your application.

- one photograph is sufficient

- the photograph must be recent, not older than 6 months

- U.S. format: 2x2 inches square (5x5cm) with the head centered in the photo

- the head measured from the bottom of the chin to the top of the hair should be between 1 inch and 1-3/8 inches (30mm-35mm)

- full face, eyes open, eyeglasses should be worn if normally used

- in color against a white or clear background

- printed without borders on photo quality paper

Polaroid or vending machine prints are not accepted. Submitting an incorrect photograph can delay processing of your passport application.

The following photographers in Luxembourg provide the required U.S. format passport photograph. Please make sure to specify to the photographer that the photograph must be U.S. size.

  • FEY FRERES, 41, Grand Rue, Luxembourg phone 22 58 31
  • PHOTO SCHLEICH, 51, rue de la Libération, L-8245 Mamer, phone 31 91 51
  • PHOTO SERVICE, Auchan Shopping Center, phone 43 95 06
  • PHOTO SERVICE, 20, rue Philippe 2, L-2340 Luxembourg, phone 26 20 12 02
  • PHOTO NETT, Shopping Center Concorde, 80, route de Longwy, L-8080 Bertrange, phone 45 72 48

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